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REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and beady news
Inbox
We answer your emails, take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers gallery this month and share the latest from our Facebook page!
Spotlight
We share our pick of the latest beady books, our blog of the month and our must-visit website of the month
Meet and greet
This month we interviewed Julie Ashford, kit designer at Spellbound Bead Co
FEATURED PROJECTS
Berries & beyond
Make a simple holly bar pendant using silver clay. This project is perfect for beginners to this addictive medium
Peyote party
Stitch a repeating triangle motif in luxurious gold to make this glamorous and sophisticated wristwear
On angel’s wings
Discover how to make resin feather connectors for this beautiful collection that showcases semi-precious stones in icy tones with warm copper. Check our ‘watch and learn’ video to accompany this project too!
Sleek and chic
Looking to make family gifts this Christmas? Why not try these resin cufflinks in marvellous metallics?
Lampwork and leather
We share our winning reader’s project!
Sparkling beaded wreath
Beautify your beading boudoir this festive season with a stunning beaded wreath
Disco daggers
Expand your kumihimo know-how with this fabulous necklace with stitched bead embellishment
Frosty fun
Create this cute little snowman case to store your beading or sewing needles
Mistletoe on ice
Decorate these glacial beads with miniature mistletoe!
Swirling snowflake
Whirl your wire into a unique and beautiful snowflake pendant
Cherry oh baby!
Brighten up the winter season with this fruity bag charm. Make one for yourself and more for friends
FEATURES
Our winners!
We announce the winner of our readers’ project competition and your favourite three B&B projects of all time
Make it easy
Create some ‘macramé magic’ with minimal materials or fuss!
Designer challenge
Four designers use the same pack of beads to create three designs – which is your favourite?
Recipes for...
Silver donut earrings
Top 7
Party necklaces in black and silver
Shopping for...
Seasonal sparkle